Episodes
Has Jesus Returned?, Part 1
Shawn McCraney emphasizes Christ's presence through historical events, advocates disengagement from political reform, and interprets Revelation as immediate for its original audience.
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Intro to Christian Subjectivism
Shawn McCraney advocates for personal faith over organized religion, challenges traditional doctrines, and emphasizes spiritual growth, claiming Jesus returned in 70 AD.
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The Bible, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques Trinitarianism, advocating for a singular God view. He emphasizes biblical unity, subjective faith, and reevaluating traditional doctrines.
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The Bible, Part 2
Shawn McCraney's conference "Sunday’s Best" invites diverse denominations to share faith, emphasizing spiritual connection over doctrine, critiquing human influence in Christianity.
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The Bible, Part 1
Shawn McCraney's conference "Sunday’s Best" clarifies Christian doctrines for ex-LDS, contrasting Mormonism's view of the Bible with mainstream Christianity, emphasizing Biblical authority.
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On Being Christian, Part 3
Shawn McCraney emphasizes humility in Christianity, the significance of small actions for God, and humans reflecting God's image through body, soul, and spirit, akin to God's triune nature.
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On Being Christian, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism's view of God, contrasts it with traditional Christianity, and emphasizes love over religious systems. He questions "faith alone" and highlights the need for vigilance in faith. He discusses challenges in engaging with LDS members and critiques religious dogmatism, advocating for a deeper understanding of Christ's teachings.
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Interview with Adam
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Salvation, Part 4
Shawn McCraney guides former Mormons to biblical nourishment, avoiding new religious demands. He promotes personal faith in Jesus over institutional validation, emphasizing scripture and authentic relationships with Christ.
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Salvation – Soteriology, Part 5
Shawn warns against equating popularity with spiritual growth, emphasizing true maturation involves challenges. He advocates for personal relationships with Jesus over religious burdens.
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Salvation – Soteriology, Part 4
Shawn McCraney contrasts LDS and Christian views on Jesus, explores Calvinism vs. Arminianism, critiques tithing, and emphasizes faith and personal spiritual growth.
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Salvation, Part 3
Shawn teaches a personal relationship with God, critiques organized religion, emphasizes faith over doctrine, and challenges LDS practices, advocating freedom in Christ.
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Salvation, Part 2
Shawn critiques LDS views on spiritual rebirth, contrasting them with Christian beliefs. His ministry promotes Bible study, questioning scripture, and understanding faith beyond doctrine.
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Salvation, Part 1
Shawn critiques Mormon love for the Bible, challenges Trinitarian baptism, argues early baptisms were in Jesus' name, and urges reevaluation of traditions for true faith.
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God, Part 7
Shawn critiques myths in religion, promotes critical examination, and argues the Holy Spirit is God's power, not a separate entity. He encourages worship in truth.
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God, Part 6
Shawn McCraney focuses on worship in Spirit and Truth, rejects social media, critiques traditional Trinity views, and promotes understanding biblical context and teachings.
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Open Forum
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God, Part 5
The teaching emphasizes God's oneness, Jesus as mediator, and the Holy Spirit as God's presence, not a separate entity, challenging traditional Trinitarian views.
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God, Part 4
Shawn McCraney's teaching integrates faith into all life aspects, critiques legal actions against religious groups, and emphasizes respectful dialogue with LDS members.
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No April Fools
The teachings emphasize internalizing God's laws, shifting from external practices to personal faith, questioning the need for leaders, and aligning with Jesus' core teachings.
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It All Starts with “X”
Shawn McCraney teaches that true Christianity is about love and charity, not rituals. He advises ex-Mormons to seek Bible-focused churches, avoid control, and embrace diverse views.
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Christian Artists
Heart of the Matter TV, hosted by Shawn McCraney, bridges Mormonism and Biblical Christianity, promoting unity, diverse views, and critical understanding of faith.
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God, Part 3
Shawn McCraney reconciles Mormonism and Biblical Christianity by challenging traditional Trinitarian views, emphasizing Jesus as "Light of the World," and promoting unity.
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Robert M. Bowman Jr. – Director of Research, IRR
Shawn critiques celebrity worship in religion, stresses humility, and focuses on love over rigid theology. Rob Bowman explores Trinity and religious doctrines. Teaching affirms creation, Jesus' divinity, and eternal life.
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Silence
Shawn McCraney faces backlash for his unconventional beliefs on the Trinity, eternal punishment, and scriptural fallibility, challenging traditional doctrines and inviting open dialogue.
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God, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques public Christian debates, preferring individual exploration over rhetorical confrontations. He questions the Trinity's origins, suggesting Greek and pagan influences, and argues for a monotheistic view of God manifesting in various forms. He challenges traditional doctrines, including predestination and divine justice, advocating for a rational discussion on theological concepts.
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God, Part 1
Shawn McCraney advocates for worshiping God "in Spirit and in Truth," challenging traditional doctrines like the Trinity, emphasizing personal discernment, and promoting dialogue between LDS and Christian communities.
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The Year 2014 Explained
Shawn McCraney's "Heart of the Matter" bridges Mormonism and Christianity, promoting faith-based salvation, open dialogue, and love over cultural biases, not universalism.
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Doug Bundy, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS doctrines, focusing on skin color, plural marriage, godhood, and salvation. He renounces LDS ties, advocating faith in Jesus Christ alone.
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Doug Bundy Sets the Stage
Heart of the Matter contrasts Mormonism with Biblical Christianity, critiques Calvinism, launches KPDR 19.3, and hosts open discussions on LDS beliefs and controversies.
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Where Mormonism Meets Biblical Christianity Face to Face
Shawn McCraney teaches that true spiritual life comes from internalizing Jesus' teachings, not rituals. He critiques Mormonism and Evangelicalism, advocating for biblical truth.
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A Biblical Response, Part 4
The teaching critiques modern church movements, challenges traditional eternal punishment views, and emphasizes God's reconciliation and love, proposing a finite, purifying Lake of Fire.
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A Biblical Response, Part 3
Shawn McCraney advocates for church-state separation, critiques LDS polygamy, promotes Total Reconciliation, and emphasizes faith unity over doctrinal disputes.
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An Advance or Another Obfuscation
Shawn McCraney launches a Christian TV network, critiques Mormon racial history, and emphasizes Jesus' identity through five witnesses, challenging LDS doctrinal consistency.
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A Biblical Response, Part 2
Shawn's teachings focus on accountability to God, biblical interpretation, and independence from external influences. He emphasizes truth over popularity, discusses contentious topics, and highlights the concept of "first-fruits" in God's plan. The Heart of the Matter Network promotes genuine biblical teaching without prosperity theology or political agendas, supporting underfunded voices.
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A Biblical Response, Part 1
Shawn challenges traditional soteriology, emphasizing God's omnipotence, mercy, and human free will. He views eternal punishment as restorative, aiming for universal reconciliation through Jesus.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 7
Shawn McCraney emphasizes openness to change in religious beliefs, contrasts Jesus' teachings of humility with Calvinism's predestination, and highlights free will in salvation.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 6
Shawn McCraney advocates for biblical alignment in Christian beliefs, critiques religious constructs, emphasizes liberty and love in faith, and questions Calvinist doctrines.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 5
Shawn McCraney analyzes the influence of Swedenborg on Joseph Smith, contrasting Calvinist and LDS views on atonement, and Smith's synthesis of diverse religious ideas.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 4
Shawn McCraney contrasts grace-based Christianity with works-based systems like Mormonism, critiques Calvinism's predestination, and discusses free will in salvation.
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Goodbye Yellowbrick Road
Shawn McCraney distinguishes between Mormons and Mormonism, promotes true worship in spirit and truth, aids Born-Again Mormons, and challenges traditional evangelical views.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 3
Shawn McCraney emphasizes Christian love, Bible study, and music in spiritual growth. He critiques Calvinism vs. Mormonism, promotes doctrine over tradition, and values resilience.
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Response to Uchtdorf’s General Conference Speech
Shawn McCraney critiques LDS growth claims, emphasizing true Gospel focus on Jesus, not institutional practices. He highlights issues with LDS history, doctrine, and retention, urging personal faith discovery.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 2
Shawn critiques LDS leaders, contrasts Joseph and Chuck Smith's teachings, challenges Calvinism, and discusses Protestant reformers, emphasizing Christ's atonement and grace.
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Mormonism and Five Point Calvinism, Part 1
Shawn McCraney stresses faith, Bible engagement, and core Christian tenets, critiques Mormonism's focus on worldly achievements, and promotes diverse scriptural interpretations.
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Inside the Temple, Part 6
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism and Christian dogma, emphasizing biblical accuracy over myths. He advocates open theological dialogue, focusing on faith in Jesus for salvation.
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Inside the Temple, Part 5
Shawn McCraney contrasts Mormonism with biblical Christianity, advocating personal faith without mediation. His ministry focuses on scripture, personal responsibility, and direct God communication.
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Inside the Temple, Part 4
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, emphasizing truth and integrity in faith. He contrasts LDS temple practices with biblical teachings, advocating for direct divine guidance.
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Inside the Temple, Part 3
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism's ties to Freemasonry, emphasizes organic ministry growth, and discusses Christian music's positive spiritual impact.
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Inside the Temple, Part 2
Shawn McCraney critiques Mormonism, emphasizing biblical study, spiritual truth, and grace over law. He advocates personal faith, critiques institutional control, and supports cultural boycotts.
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